Crude Oil Falls on Minimal U.S. Storm Damage, Stronger Dollar
Bloomberg has latest story about falling crude oil prices and stronger dollar: Crude Oil Falls on Minimal U.S. Storm Damage, Stronger Dollar Crude oil fell for a fourth day as Hurricane Gustav caused minimal damage to refineries and rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and a strengthening dollar curbed the appeal of commodities as an [...]
Nouriel Roubini Break Up
Nouriel Roubini Professor of Economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business, breaks it up for us as to how ugly it is out there. Initial claims for unemployment benefits now at their recession level signaling the beginning of a serious slack in the labor market. Durable goods order falling – excluding transportation – [...]
Drawing Attention: A Weak Dollar
A weak dollar could draw more attention in the coming year. The dollar’s slide against other major currencies in recent years has helped drive up prices for energy and food and in turn contributed to the economic hardship some consumers face. A further drop in the dollar in 2008 could spell more trouble. Dave Minucci [...]